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17th Feb

Seniors Awards Highlights

Watch the highlights and select interviews from our Western Australian Seniors Awards for 2019

The next WA Seniors Week will run from the 8th to the 16th of November 2020, culminating in the Senior of the Year Awards. It’s not … Read more

posted on 17th Feb 2020

14th Feb

How appropriate that the World Health Organisation has nominated 2020-2030 as the decade that is focused on ageing well. Mature Age is something to be celebrated. It should be a time of good health, opportunity, choice and equality. COTA (WA) … Read more

posted on 14th Feb 2020

10th Feb

‘POOPS’ the WA based not-for-profit that Keeping People and Pets Together

It’s clearly no secret to Australians that pets can positively impact one’s health and wellbeing with almost two-thirds of Australian households currently owning pets.

But for some elderly or infirm people, pets are particularly important as they provide loyal companionship, … Read more

posted on 10th Feb 2020

7th Feb

Drawing a prize winner using true random numbers

From time to time we host prize draws and giveaways at COTA (WA). The process of determining a winner, or winners, should always be fair and transparent. The following will outline a common process we employ to choose an entry … Read more

posted on 7th Feb 2020

3rd Feb

Bodyworks Subiaco joins Living Longer Living Stronger

New classes are coming soon to Bodyworks Subiaco.

Join us for an information session at Bodyworks at 179 York Street, Subiaco:
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Monday, 17 February 2020

If you are already ready to join or program, visit: http://www.cotawa.org.au/physical-activity/participants/

posted on 3rd Feb 2020

29th Jan

Congratulations to the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor John Newnham AM

COTA Acting Chief Executive Corey Irlam commended all the Senior Australian of the Year finalists for their exceptional advocacy across a range of areas including the environment, disability rights, men’s health, road safety, culture and obstetrics.

“Professor Newnham’s contributions are … Read more

posted on 29th Jan 2020

13th Jan

January CEOs Message

Welcome to 2020.

As we start this new decade COTA WA aims to promote Age Friendly communities and a fresh perspective around positive ageing. Living well and celebrating our maturity is a privilege that many of us enjoy however we … Read more

posted on 13th Jan 2020

13th Jan

Bushfire Scam Alert

There are currently a wide range of appeals raising funds for people and animals affected by the bushfires. However, scammers and malicious websites are targeting bushfire appeals and donation.

Protect yourself and ensure that your donation goes to those who … Read more

posted on 13th Jan 2020

6th Jan